Senior Managing Director - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global consulting firm seeks a Senior Managing Director to lead their Delay Construction Disputes division based in London. This role involves managing a diverse team, providing expert witness testimony, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in forensic delay analysis and a strong professional network. Competitive compensation package and hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Bonus and Benefits Package

Flexible working locations within the UK

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an expert witness in delay analysis.
• Proven career progression in forensic delay analysis.
• Strong experience providing testimony in dispute resolution.
• Ability to independently secure expert appointments.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK leadership team overseeing the Delay Expert team.
• Manage a diverse team of dispute resolution professionals.
• Provide expert witness testimony in high-profile cases.
• Foster client relationships and contribute to recruitment.

Skills

Expert witness in delay analysis

Business development acumen

Testimony in dispute resolution proceedings

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Construction Law or relevant field

Job description

£250k – 300k (DOE) plus Bonus and Benefits Package

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a Senior Managing Director, based in London, to lead and grow an established Delay Construction Disputes division within a highly respected global consulting firm.

This position can be completed anywhere in the UK, however regular travel to the London office must be expected. The consultancy offers top-tier expert advisory services for large-scale, high-value construction projects. With a proactive, hands-on approach, their team of specialists assists clients in navigating complex challenges, including contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.

This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on expert witness work, supporting clients across a wide spectrum of construction-related disputes. If you’re a visionary leader with deep expertise in construction claims and dispute resolution, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and drive success in a dynamic global market.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take a central leadership role within the UK leadership team, overseeing the Delay Expert team.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of dispute resolution professionals, including consultants and experienced experts.
• Provide expert witness testimony in high-profile cases.
• Represent law firms, insurers, and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations, involving multi-million-pound claims.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, development, and retention of top-tier staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience as an expert witness in delay analysis.
• Proven career progression, showcasing excellence and a robust track record in forensic delay analysis.
• Strong experience providing testimony in dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience with cross-examination is highly desirable.
• Ability to independently secure expert appointments.
• Proven business development acumen, with a history of winning new work.
• Experience handling high-value projects and disputes.
• A well-established network of law firms and legal partners.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified, ideally with additional qualifications in Construction Law.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.